New Hampshire · History

Best History institutions in New Hampshire, ranked by earnings

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

Institutions
12
offering CIP 54.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
678
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$32,228
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,344
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$61,1273296%$14,689$19,000
2Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,73454243%$34,565$31,683
3Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,2281280%$29,600$25,946
4University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Durham Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,6633376%$25,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

History Teachers, Postsecondary
$114,090 avg · 110 jobs
Curators
$58,150 avg · 50 jobs
Archivists
$66,990 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in New Hampshire.

Which History program in New Hampshire has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Dartmouth College tops the list at $61,127. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the History program?+

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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